Desserts

Mustullaq (moût de raisin épaissi aux noix)

A traditional Kosovar dessert made from thickened grape must, bound with flour and sprinkled with walnuts. It is eaten cold, often at the end of a meal or during autumn festivities at grape harvest time.

40 min
4 servings
Medium
Moderate
🇽🇰 Kosovo

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Instructions

Pour the grape must into a large saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Dissolve the flour in a little cold water to make a smooth paste without lumps.
Pour the liquid paste into the must while whisking constantly, then add the sugar and the pinch of salt.
Cook over low heat, stirring non-stop for about 20 minutes, until you get a thick cream that pulls away from the sides.
Off the heat, stir in the chopped walnuts and the cinnamon, then divide into small bowls or a deep dish.
Let it cool completely before serving, as the mustullaq thickens further as it cools.

Variations and tips

Flour-free version. Replace the flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with cold water, added at the end of cooking: the dessert will be more translucent.